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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.40, 481.84 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.40, 481.84 and 300.20 is: 413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.40 : 481.84 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.40/481.84 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.40x = 481.84 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.40x = 144,648.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,648.37/349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.99

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